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Children’s Programs

Storytime

Wednesdays @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us Wednesday mornings from 10 AM to 11 AM for story read-alouds. We will have a fun craft or activity that goes along with our theme for the day.

Suitable for children ages 2 to 5.

This program takes a break in the summer.


Open Card Play

December 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make new friends playing Bridge, Whist, and other card games.  Learn to play from experienced card players.  Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Bring your own beverages and snacks.


Santa Claus at the Library

December 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to meet your little one for a photo on the library’s second floor from 6 PM to 7:30 PM on December 11. All are welcome! Please bring your own device(s) to take photos.


Library Learners Homeschool Meet Up

December 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Meet with fellow home educators to share ideas, triumphs, challenges, and concerns while learning to utilize library resources for a successful homeschool experience.

For more information, call 618-242-6322, ext. 4.


Bingo at the Library

December 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join staff from Help at Home for a rousing game of Bingo every third Tuesday of each month at 3 PM!

All are welcome! Small prizes will be provided!


Josie B.’s Book Club

December 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Girls aged 9 to 12 are welcome to meet for book discussion, crafts, and snacks based around The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson on December 18 at 6 PM. Please call 618-242-6322, ext. 4, to RSVP, for information on selected titles, and to reserve your copy.


Aubry Walters Book Signing

December 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Local author Aubry Walters will here at the C. E. Brehm Library on December 18 at 6:30 PM to present, discuss, and sell her new book Whisper of the Wild Woods. All are welcome to attend!


Library Game Day

December 20 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join your library community in playing board games, card games, and role-playing games.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.


Open Card Play

December 20 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make new friends playing Bridge, Whist, and other card games.  Learn to play from experienced card players.  Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Bring your own beverages and snacks.


Open Card Play

January 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make new friends while playing Bridge, Whist, and other card games while learning to play from experienced card players. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Group meets from 11 AM to 3 PM. All are welcome!


Library Learners Homeschool Meet Up

January 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Meet with fellow home educators to share ideas, triumphs, challenges, and concerns while learning to utilize library resources for a successful homeschool experience.

For more information, call 618-242-6322, ext. 4.


Bingo at the Library

January 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join in on a fun game of Bingo on the third Thursday of every month at 3 PM. Brought to you by C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library staff and Help at Home. Small, non-monetary prizes are provided.


Open Card Play

January 24 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make new friends while playing Bridge, Whist, and other card games while learning to play from experienced card players. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Group meets from 11 AM to 3 PM. All are welcome!


Library Game Day

January 31 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join your library community in playing board games, card games, and role-playing games here in our Meeting Room on January 31 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Snacks and drinks will be served.

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Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM
Children's Department Closes 15 minutes early


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Send documents and photos from your phone or other device to print at the library with Princh.
$0.20 per page (Black/White & Color)
Prints will remain in queue for 72 hours after submission

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Contact Us

101 South 7th Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-242-6322
Fax: 618-242-0810

Library Director: director@mtvbrehm.lib.il.us
General Reference: bmlref@mtvbrehm.lib.il.us
Genealogy Reference: bmlgen@mtvbrehm.lib.il.us


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